# VillageReach

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{{Short description|US-based non-profit organization}}
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{{Infobox organization
| logo          = VillageReach - main logo.jpg
| name          = VillageReach
| type          = [Medical logistics](/source/Medical_logistics), developing world health<br />United States [IRS](/source/Internal_Revenue_Service) [exemption status](/source/Tax_exemption): [501(c)(3)](/source/501(c)(3))
| founded       = 2000
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| website       = {{URL|https://www.villagereach.org/}}
| founder       = Blaise Judja-Sato
| location      = [Seattle](/source/Seattle), [United States](/source/United_States)
| region_served = [Mozambique](/source/Mozambique), [Malawi](/source/Malawi) (primary), also operations in [Benin](/source/Benin), [Democratic Republic of Congo](/source/Democratic_Republic_of_Congo). [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria), [Senegal](/source/Senegal), [South Africa](/source/South_Africa), [Tanzania](/source/Tanzania), [Zambia](/source/Zambia)<ref name=area-served>{{cite web|url=http://villagereach.org/where-we-work/overview/|title = Where We Work: Overview|publisher = VillageReach|access-date=2012-06-18}}</ref>
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'''VillageReach''' is a registered [501(c)(3)](/source/501(c)_organization) that works with governments to solve health care delivery challenges in low-resource communities. Its headquarters are in [Seattle](/source/Seattle), [Washington](/source/Washington_(state)), with international offices in [Mozambique](/source/Mozambique), [Malawi](/source/Malawi), and the [Democratic Republic of the Congo](/source/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo), [Africa](/source/Africa). The VillageReach approach includes developing, testing, implementing and scaling new systems, technologies and programs that improve health outcomes. This is achieved by extending the reach and enhancing the quality of health care. The benefits are manifested through supply chain and logistics improvements, information and communication technology, human resources for health, private sector engagement and advocacy.

==History==

VillageReach was established after Blaise Judja-Sato, a telecommunications executive born in Cameroon, heard about a flood in Mozambique.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2018/5/22/village-reach-goes-the-last-mile/|title=VillageReach Goes the Last Mile|date=2018-05-22|publisher = Seattle Met|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> The 1999 flood had caused the displacement of 500,000 people and severely damaged housing, infrastructure, and water and energy supply systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mozambique-cyclone/cyclone-idai-worst-storm-to-threaten-mozambique-in-years-to-make-landfall-idUSKCN1QV2DK/|title=Cyclone Idai, worst storm to threaten Mozambique in years, to make landfall|date=2019-03-14|publisher = Reuters|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> Blaise was based in the United States in 1999 when the flood occurred, but he returned to Africa to aid in disaster relief. Judja-Sato raised $1.5 million for relief efforts in Mozambique and worked in collaboration with Graça Machel’s community foundation. The disruptions in Mozambique’s health system became increasingly obvious while aid efforts took place, especially in remote and rural populations, leading Judja-Sato to establish VillageReach to help those at the "last mile". VillageReach began its activities in Mozambique in 2001.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}}

==Funding==

VillageReach funding comes from a combination of government and multi-lateral funders.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} Funders include [USAID](/source/United_States_Agency_for_International_Development),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pwc.com/us/en/press-releases/2015/pwc-usaid-press-release.html|title=PwC Awarded USAID Contract to Support Advancements in Global Health|last=PricewaterhouseCoopers|access-date=2016-08-11}}</ref> [UNICEF](/source/UNICEF),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://us-patent.info/news-and-events/news_science_us_patent/how-drones-could-transform-healthcare-delivery-and-save-lives-around-the-world/|title=US Patent services – USPTO and PCT patent services on all types of patents|last=Reingand|first=US patent expert Nadya|date=2016-05-06|website=US PATENT EXPERT|language=en-US|access-date=2016-08-11}}</ref> the [Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation](/source/Bill_%26_Melinda_Gates_Foundation),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gatesfoundation.org/How-We-Work/Quick-Links/Grants-Database/Grants/2004/03/OPP30874|title=OPP30874|website=Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation|access-date=2016-08-11}}</ref> the [Skoll Foundation](/source/Skoll_Foundation),<ref name="skoll">{{cite web|url=http://www.skollfoundation.org/entrepreneur/blaise-judja-sato/|title = VillageReach|publisher = Skoll Foundation|access-date = 2012-08-13}}</ref> the [Mulago Foundation](/source/Mulago_Foundation),<ref name="mulago">{{cite web|url=http://www.mulagofoundation.org/portfolio/villagereach|title = VillageReach|publisher = Mulago Foundation}}</ref> and Vitol Foundation.<ref name="supporters">{{cite web|url=http://villagereach.org/about-us/supporters/|title = Supporters|publisher = VillageReach|access-date=2012-08-13}}</ref>

==Effectiveness==

Charity evaluator [GiveWell](/source/GiveWell) recommended Village Reach as a top charity, as assessed by impact, from 2009 to 2011 but then considered the charity to have limited room for extra funding and removed the charity from GiveWell's list of top-rated charities.<ref name="givewell">{{cite web|url=https://www.givewell.org/international/charities/villagereach|title = VillageReach|publisher = GiveWell|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126191739/https://www.givewell.org/international/charities/villagereach|archivedate=26 Jan 2021|accessdate=26 Aug 2021}}</ref>

==Awards==
VillageReach and VillageReach employees have been recognized with several awards: 

* Bvudzai Magadzire, the senior technical advisor for research and advocacy in South Africa, was selected to join the 2019 class of the Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.obama.org/africa/|title=Meet the Leaders|date=2019-07-10|website=www.obama.org|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* WGHA announced VillageReach and Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands as winners of the 2018 Pioneers of Global Health Awards for Outstanding Collaboration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wghalliance.org/wgha-announces-the-2018-pioneers-of-global-health-award-winners/|title=WGHA announces the 2018 Pioneers of Global Health Awards Winners|date=2018-07-13|website=www.wghalliance.org|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* VillageReach received an award from the Seattle Met "Light a Fire" awards for Acting Globally.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattlemet.com/articles/2018/5/22/village-reach-goes-the-last-mile|title=VillageReach Goes the Last Mile|date=2018-05-22|website=www.seattlemet.com|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* VillageReach won DREAMS Innovation Challenge in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.villagereach.org/press-release-villagereach-wins-dreams-innovation-challenge/|title=VillageReach Wins DREAMS Innovation Challenge|date=2016-10-14|website=www.villagereach.org|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* Evan Simpson, former president of VillageReach, was featured as a Changemaker in GlobalWA July 2016 Newsletter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalwa.org/2016/07/july-2016-newsletter/#changemaker|title=Changemaker: Evan Simpson, President, VillageReach|date=2016-07-19|website=www.globalwa.org|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* VillageReach President Allen Wilcox was one of the 2014 Schwab Social Entrepreneurs of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.schwabfound.org/content/social-entrepreneurs-year-2014|title=The Social Entrepreneurs of the Year 2014 {{!}} Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship|website=www.schwabfound.org|access-date=2016-05-23}}</ref>
* Margarida Matsihne was awarded the 2013 Gates Foundation Vaccine Innovation Award for her contributions to vaccine delivery in Mozambique.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vaccinenewsdaily.com/stories/510533955-gates-foundation-announces-2013-vaccination-innovation-award-winner|title=Gates Foundation announces 2013 vaccination innovation award winner|last=Reports|first=Vaccine News|website=vaccinenewsdaily.com|access-date=2016-05-23}}</ref>
* Allen Wilcox was awarded Microsoft Integral Fellow Award in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wghalliance.org/Media/WGHAAnnouncements/WGHANewsDetail/tabid/148/articleid/176/Default.aspx?dnnprintmode=true&mid=602&SkinSrc=%5BG%5DSkins%252f_default%252fNo+Skin&ContainerSrc=%5BG%5DContainers%252f_default%252fNo+Container|title=Allen Wilcox, President of VillageReach, wins Microsoft Integral Fellows Award|website=www.wghalliance.org|access-date=2016-05-23}}</ref>
* VillageReach was a 2009 [Tech Awards](/source/The_Tech_Awards) Laureate for health.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thetech.org/tech-awards-presented-applied-materials/2015-laureates/past-laureates|title=Past Laureates|date=2015-09-01|website=The Tech|access-date=2016-05-23|archive-date=2016-07-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702232048/http://www.thetech.org/tech-awards-presented-applied-materials/2015-laureates/past-laureates|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* VillageReach was a recipient of the 2006 [Skoll](/source/Skoll_Foundation) Award for Social Entrepreneurship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://skoll.org/organization/villagereach/|title=VillageReach|website=www.skoll.org|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>

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Category:Charities based in Washington (state)
Category:International charities
Category:Health charities in the United States
Category:Medical and health organizations based in Washington (state)
Category:501(c)(3) organizations

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